will earth ever be a type1 civilization? - Atheist Nexus2015-08-02T21:10:51Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/will-earth-ever-be-a-type1-civilization?x=1&id=2182797%3ATopic%3A2127178&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHe is in fact a theoretical p…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-22:2182797:Comment:21279572012-12-22T11:44:09.215ZJames Kzhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/JamesKz
<p>He is in fact a theoretical physicist. That said, he is still somewhat of a flake.</p>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michio_Kaku" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michio_Kaku</a></p>
<p>As for "this is the most important generation that ever lived" nonsense, without the last one this one would never have lived at all.</p>
<p>Without first learning how to control fire, there would be no technology to speak of.</p>
<p>All generations have been equally important since…</p>
<p>He is in fact a theoretical physicist. That said, he is still somewhat of a flake.</p>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michio_Kaku" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michio_Kaku</a></p>
<p>As for "this is the most important generation that ever lived" nonsense, without the last one this one would never have lived at all.</p>
<p>Without first learning how to control fire, there would be no technology to speak of.</p>
<p>All generations have been equally important since abiogenesis started things off.</p> I think we are at a great "cr…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-22:2182797:Comment:21278452012-12-22T08:06:13.984ZLarry Taylorhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/LarryTaylor912
<p>I think we are at a great "crossroads," if you will. I do not place my hopes on any particular group. I place my hopes in individuals such as ourselves. If you look back on those who saved the jews, for example,(I know, some of you guys will pitch a bitch) it was the people you would have least expected. I have a lot of hope in mankind. We, as a civilization, tend to let things get out of hand before we do anything about it all. But we do something about it all, nonetheless. Humans are so…</p>
<p>I think we are at a great "crossroads," if you will. I do not place my hopes on any particular group. I place my hopes in individuals such as ourselves. If you look back on those who saved the jews, for example,(I know, some of you guys will pitch a bitch) it was the people you would have least expected. I have a lot of hope in mankind. We, as a civilization, tend to let things get out of hand before we do anything about it all. But we do something about it all, nonetheless. Humans are so resilient to disaster. We slowly seem to be getting better. Ignore the bad news and look at the overall picture; we are doing better! </p> Is or was a theoretical physi…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-22:2182797:Comment:21276622012-12-22T05:14:25.697Ztom sarbeckhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/TomSarbeck
<p>Is or was a theoretical physicist? He's now doing public relations.</p>
<p>Has he made a career change?</p>
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<p>Is or was a theoretical physicist? He's now doing public relations.</p>
<p>Has he made a career change?</p>
<p></p> Yeah cheap might not have bee…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-22:2182797:Comment:21277482012-12-22T03:27:50.809ZStarscreamhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/JuddGlenn
Yeah cheap might not have been the best terminology. Maybe you could say that for the first time ever, they are on sale!
Yeah cheap might not have been the best terminology. Maybe you could say that for the first time ever, they are on sale! Actually, information and ide…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-22:2182797:Comment:21278252012-12-22T03:21:42.834ZLoren Millerhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/LorenMiller
<p>Actually, information and ideas are not cheap. They are precious, invaluable, and irreplaceable. The ability to share them - easily, quickly and without fuss - that's what's cheap, and a good thing, too.</p>
<p>Actually, information and ideas are not cheap. They are precious, invaluable, and irreplaceable. The ability to share them - easily, quickly and without fuss - that's what's cheap, and a good thing, too.</p> And in addition to technology…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-22:2182797:Comment:21275972012-12-22T01:27:20.164ZStarscreamhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/JuddGlenn
And in addition to technology advancement, most of the world isn't even 'connected' yet. As the third world advances it may not be without some rough points, but ultimately will advance us even faster. I hope the rest of the world catches up and we advance together. If not, that will be the biggest form of friction and conflict. The nice thing is information and ideas are cheap.
And in addition to technology advancement, most of the world isn't even 'connected' yet. As the third world advances it may not be without some rough points, but ultimately will advance us even faster. I hope the rest of the world catches up and we advance together. If not, that will be the biggest form of friction and conflict. The nice thing is information and ideas are cheap. It's an excellent sign, actua…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-22:2182797:Comment:21276372012-12-22T01:08:18.421ZLoren Millerhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/LorenMiller
<p>It's an excellent sign, actually, particularly the information availability business. That is the primary engine which will allow us to get shut of the detritus of religion and woo and REALLY allow us to move forward. Right now is the struggle and it'll probably go on for a while. Still, the neatest thing about this whole business is that if learning and rate of change are exponential functions, it's very likely we're at the knee of both curves right now.<br></br><br></br>Once we get past the…</p>
<p>It's an excellent sign, actually, particularly the information availability business. That is the primary engine which will allow us to get shut of the detritus of religion and woo and REALLY allow us to move forward. Right now is the struggle and it'll probably go on for a while. Still, the neatest thing about this whole business is that if learning and rate of change are exponential functions, it's very likely we're at the knee of both curves right now.<br/><br/>Once we get past the irrationality ... fasten yer seat belts!</p> The next generation is the mo…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-21:2182797:Comment:21278192012-12-21T23:42:18.923ZStarscreamhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/JuddGlenn
The next generation is the most important ever could probably have been said at any time in history and been correct, although the rate of change per generation does appear to be exponential. The fact that the nuclear bomb was invented 70 years ago and we're still here while things like information and idea sharing are skyrocketing seems like a good sign we'll make it.
The next generation is the most important ever could probably have been said at any time in history and been correct, although the rate of change per generation does appear to be exponential. The fact that the nuclear bomb was invented 70 years ago and we're still here while things like information and idea sharing are skyrocketing seems like a good sign we'll make it. In short, I think you answere…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-21:2182797:Comment:21275502012-12-21T16:22:51.670ZHumble Piehttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/HumblePie
<p>In short, I think you answered your own question. Maybe, but only if we conquer our inner demons.</p>
<p>In short, I think you answered your own question. Maybe, but only if we conquer our inner demons.</p> Stellar engineering and fully…tag:atheistnexus.org,2012-12-21:2182797:Comment:21271952012-12-21T12:58:32.743ZLoren Millerhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/LorenMiller
<p>Stellar engineering and fully bidirectional applications of E=MC<sup>2</sup> (matter from energy as well as energy from matter) are so far beyond our current scientific capacities that I'd say wait at least a century or two before even considering them. We're still learning to walk in that realm. Hundred-yard wind-sprints and full marathons are a substantial ways off yet.</p>
<p>Stellar engineering and fully bidirectional applications of E=MC<sup>2</sup> (matter from energy as well as energy from matter) are so far beyond our current scientific capacities that I'd say wait at least a century or two before even considering them. We're still learning to walk in that realm. Hundred-yard wind-sprints and full marathons are a substantial ways off yet.</p>